Category Archives: Senator McCain

Barack Obama, Vote NO, November 4, 2008, Election day, Zach Jones article, Eulogy or Epiphany for America

Zach Jones, a great American, who has done his best to reveal the truth about Obama and has helped the Citizen Wells blog in a big way, has presented an article that is a must read:

“Eulogy or Epiphany for America

America’s Eulogy Could Begin to Take Shape on Election Day

Well it seems the election is upon us. It’s time to decide the direction of the United States of America for the future. Much of the world has voiced their preference and the American media has long demonstrated its preference. The first exit polls are in from Israel and they were a bit of a surprise. Reason as opposed to faith in the iconoclast seems to have ruled the day in Israel, going against the wisdom of prior polls. However, it’s too early to cheer for a possible epiphany occurring widely in the electorate.

Nevertheless, I have high hopes that an epiphany in working America’s psyche IS taking place. What else can I do, given the alternative that a eulogy for America and her Constitution will be coming in the not too distant future? Therefore, I choose to have HOPE that a majority of Americans will search their heart of hearts and say, NO, I’m not going to put America’s future at risk with someone who in so inexperienced and unknown.

I have hope that a majority of American’s will say, NO, I’m not going to be told who to vote for just because 90 percent of the media is in love with their fictionalized portrayal of Sen. Obama. I have hope that a majority of America’s will say, NO, I’m not going to vote for someone just because my spouse or kids may be infatuated with the illusory idea of the “One” who can solve all America’s problems – I will rely on reason as opposed to faith. I have enormous hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, I am not racist just because I oppose Sen. Obama, there a hundreds of valid reasons to oppose the Senator.

I have high hopes that a majority will say NO, I don’t want America to go down the path of becoming a socialist nation because there has never been a successful socialist nation that didn’t trample individual freedoms. I have hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, redistribution of wealth by the government clearly puts us on the path of socialism.

I have high hopes that a majority of Americans will say, NO, it is really important not to forget what we learned from 9/11; that there is a patient deadly enemy of America who is set on our destruction and imposing Islamic law worldwide. I have hope that Americans will say, NO, Sen. Obama’s inclination towards appeasement will not work to protect us from such dangerous, determined foes. I have hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, remembering the lessons of Chamberlain’s appeasement before the start of WWII. I have hope that Americans will think about Sen. Obama’s recent possible violations the Logan Act regarding Iraq and Kenya.

I have hopes that a majority of Americans will say, NO, we don’t know enough about who Sen. Obama is and we refuse to be sold a bill of goods without facts to back his narrative up. I have hopes that Americans will not suspend their common sense when analyzing Sen. Obama’s connection to ACORN and their connections to voter fraud.

I have hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, I’m not completely convinced that Sen. Obama has played by all the rules in this election. Why would numerous lawsuits spring up that challenge Sen. Obama’s eligibility to hold the Office of the President? The lawsuit Berg v. Obama being the most prominent is now filing motions in the Supreme Court. I have high hopes that a majority of Americans will say, NO, I’m not going to vote for Sen. Obama unless he steps away from his instinctual role of legal tactician and provides credible evidence to refute the allegations raised in Berg v. Obama. I have hope that Americans will say, NO, we do not want a Constitutional Crisis being the focus of our attention for the coming months.

I have hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, one’s past close associations do matter in judging a candidate’s judgment, beliefs, predispositions, and goals. I have hope that a majority of Americans will say, NO, the media has not been a purveyor of sufficient or completely accurate information regarding Sen. Obama’s past associations.

We need to know more about Sen. Obama’s past associations. We need to know much more about Rev. Wright and black theology, William Ayers and Socialism, Frank Davis and Communism, Bernadine Dorn, Rashid Khalidi, Tony Rezko, ACORN and voter fraud, Farrakhan, Father Pfleger, Larry Sinclair and sex/drugs, Robert Blackwell, Jr., Nadhmi Auchi, and many, many more. I have hope that Americans will say, NO, because they want to know who will be sleeping in the Lincoln Bedroom.

I have a determined hope that a majority of American’s will say, NO, it really is OK to be patriotic and be proud to be Americans.

It continues to amaze me that the media has managed to accomplish their goal of having Sen. Obama on the verge of taking (not winning, since that implies playing fair) the Presidency.

In an America where the schools are not focused on teaching American history and its system of laws and justice, why should I expect people not to be easily misled? I suppose in an America where everyone is working so hard to make ends meet, there is not enough time to teach and learn the traditions and history that have brought us this far as a people; and has guided our decisions about governance. In an America where many focus so much time on You Tube, I-Pods, the Internet, Video Games and MTV; it must be hard for people to acquire a personal awareness of American principals and understandings; those set forth in the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution.

I worry that many today see life as a big American game show with few real consequences concerning each person’s individual participation. It’s a game and each wants to be the Obama avatar created by the media as cool, hip, and inspiring; or one of his devotees. Unfortunately, it’s not a game. Each voter must look closely at their choices and realize that the consequences of making an uninformed decision cannot be undone by pushing the replay button.

Today, the meaning of America seems to have been lost from our common lexicon. We must get it back if America is to have a long and prosperous future. Don’t get me wrong, many of us do know America; however, our numbers appear to be dwindling. A McCain Presidency will buy time to get America on the right track for all of us by bringing ethics, honesty, courage, and experience to Washington. I know the America I love and I will hold fast to my belief that America’s journey has been a noble one, not a perfect one, but a truly noble one. I’m not ready to write her eulogy and that’s why I’m voting for McCain/Palin.

In the privacy of the voting booth exists the time and space to have an epiphany and make a sound choice for America’s future. Here’s hoping you all have a grand epiphany soon!

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
Mohandas Gandhi”

Obama removal, Obama not eligible, Obama Indonesian, Philip J Berg lawsuit, Andy Martin investigation, Hawaii Supreme Court, US Constitution, Logan Act, Jerome Corsi, Obama removed soon

The burden of proof in court cases can be very difficult to achieve.
Philip J Berg has a lawsuit filed August 21, 2008 that states that Obama
is a citizen of Indonesia and not eligible to be president. The lawsuit
is alive, has entered a new phase and according to Mr. Berg, will be
taken to the US Supreme Court if necessary. Up until now, Obama has
not been vetted by the DNC or the MSM. However, the truth about the
real Obama is slowly emerging. The DNC and state election boards have
been in control of the election process. Citizen Wells contacted the
NC Board of elections and discovered that they were aware of the Berg
lawsuit and stated that they got their cues from the DNC. However, there
is a watermark of vetting that is in place and supersedes state law and
election traditions. The US Constitution. As we work our way through the
election process, the US Constitution and Federal Election Laws will
factor more in the determination of eligibility.

There are several “show stoppers” in the limelight today regarding Barack
Obama, his eligibility, judgement and associations. Here are some of the
prominent controversies:

  • The Philip J Berg lawsuit states that Obama is Indonesian and not eligible to be president. A reliable source just indicated a ruling is imminent. According to Jeff Schreiber, “Because Barack Obama and the DNC failed to answer or object to his request for admissions within the mandatory 30-day period, Berg says, the admissions are admitted by default”
  • Andy Martin, a journalist, writer and investigator, has been in Hawaii
    for several days and has filed a request with the Hawaii Supreme Court to access Obama’s birth records.
  • Obama is traveling to Hawaii, allegedly because of his Grandmother’s
    health. However, due to Obama’s consistent pattern of deception and
    lies, coupled with the Berg lawsuit and Martin investigation, many are
    questioning Obama’s motives.
  • Jerome Corsi, author of “ObamaNation”, was in Kenya recently and deported by the Kenyan government. Mr Corsi returned with new evidence of the agenda of Obama’s cousin Raila Odinga and the ODM party and Obama’s meddling in Kenyan affairs. Obama was criticized by the Kenyan government for his 2006 trip to Kenya.
  • New revelations surface each day of Obama’s strong ties to William Ayers, a domestic terrorist, and Acorn, which is currently embroiled in voter fraud investigations in numerous states.
  • Tony Rezko is talking and all the people indicted as a result of the Rezko trial and investigations have connections to Obama. FBI mole. John Thomas, refuted Obama’s earlier claims that he did not have much contact with rezko.
  • Obama was not vetted by the DNC or MSM. However, as the election proceeds, various participants in the process will be held to the standard of upholding the Constitution. The Citizen Wells blog will provide more on this in the coming days.

So, which of these controversies and events will put an end to the deception
by Obama and the DNC. The collective wisdom of the founding fathers
impresses me more than ever. Will the safeguards put in place many years
save this country. If we follow their lead, the country will survive.

Support Philip J Berg and the US Constitution:

http://obamacrimes.com

Visit the Petition to Impeach, expel Senator Obama:

http://obamaimpeachment.org

Joe the plumber tax lien, Acorn tax lien, Obama attacks, Obama tax plan, Obama thugs personal attacks, Obama lied about Acorn

From a blog that has letters that must stand for
Daily Kind Of Stupid

This blog that is pro Obama, and known for publishing lies, has
attacked Joe The Plumber and pointed out a possible tax lien in his
name. Of course, you would have to be more than kind of stupid to promote Obama. Here is the lien they published:

LUCAS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
J. BERNIE QUILTER, CLERK
700 ADAMS STREET
TOLEDO, OHIO

MONETARY AMOUNT: $1,182.98

DEPT OF TAXATION STATE OF OHIO

Defendant 1:
WURZELBACHER SAMUEL J
30 DERBYSHIRE RD
TOLEDO, OH  43615

One of the better blogs, NoQuarter USA, a blog devoted to presenting
facts and exposing the real Obama, presented the following tax lien
associated with Obama’s buddies, Acorn:
When it comes to TAX Liens ACORN is King
By Larry Johnson on October 18, 2008

Why is Barack Obama giving ACORN $832,000 when it is a tax dead beat? (Hat tip to an intrepid NoQuarter reader.) Before Obama and Biden cast any more stones at poor Joe the Plumber for a $1200 tax lien, they might want to insist that their buddies at ACORN pony up the HALF-MILLION DOLLARS they owe the Federal Government. That’s right boys and girls, according to Louisiana State financial records, ACORN is a mega deadbeat:

INITIAL AMOUNT: $547,312
INITIAL DOCKET #: 424212708
AMOUNT: $547,312
FILING DATE: 03/10/2008
INITIAL DATE: 03/10/2008
UPDATE DATE: 05/07/2008
Name SSN/EIN Address
IRS
PLAINTIFF
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR REFORM NOW
DEBTOR
1024 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

Of course, this raises some even more interesting questions.

Did Barrack’s $832,000 payment to Citizen Services, Inc., a subsidiary of ACORN, earlier this year have anything to do with helping ACORN pay off its debt?”

When it comes to tax liens Acorn is king

In case you are confused about Obama’s involvement with Acorn or you
believe the lies he has told, Citizen Wells recently revealed the extent
of Obama’s involvement with Acorn:

Obama lied about Acorn

So once again, Obama and the Obama camp reveal their true nature:

  • Anyone questioning Obama, the messiah, is attacked.
  • Obama lied about his connections to Acorn.
  • Obama and his thugs criticize others for what they are guilty of.
    Tax Liens, causing the mortgage crisis, negative campaigns, etc.

Impeach, expel Senator Obama

Obama and McCain debate, October 15, 2008, Obama lies, Obama and Acorn, Truth about Acorn, Obama socialist, Acorn ties to socialist parties, Community organizers use poor for political agenda

John McCain is an honorable man who has a long history of serving his
country and fighting for what is right.
As John McCain stated last night, Obama is eloquent and has a dubious
record. A large part of Obama’s record is tied to Acorn, the corrupt
organization that is deeply involved in voter fraud.

Do you want an eloquent speaker that panders to groups wanting government handouts and constantly lies?

Once again last night, Obama lied about his involvement with Acorn.
John McCain, the decent man and statesmam, brought up several Acorn
connections to Obama, but did not go for the jugular. I would have gone
for the jugular. Revealing the truth about Obama is not being negative.  It is Obama’s life that is so negative.

Compare what Obama said during the debate last night, Wednesday, October 15, 2008, to the following:

Report to Catholic Bishops reveals the true nature of Acorn.
Acorn uses poor for political Agenda. Obama and Acorn ties to
socialist parties.

The truth about Acorn, Obama socialism and community organizers

Obama lied about his connections to Acorn

Obama ties to Acorn

“ACORN’s alliance with the Democratic Party is at the root of the current financial meltdown. And Barack Obama has stayed true to ACORN’s ways.”

Mortgage crisis, Acorn, Democrats, Obama

FEC investigates campaign contributions, FBI investigates Acorn

FEC and FBI investigations

Recent Obama campaign payment to Acorn and voter fraud

Obama campaign paid $832,598 to Acorn

 

Petition to Impeach, expel Senator Obama

John McCain, Wilmington NC, Town Hall Meeting, Monday, October 13, 2008, Larry Sinclair attends Town Hall Meeting, Sinclair Information sheets, Cape Fear Community College, Schwartz Center, Republican Party, No Sinclair signs allowed

Larry Sinclair made a last minute decision to go to Wilmington NC
for the John McCain Town Hall meeting at Cape Fear Community College.
I just spoke to Larry and he has a ticket to attend the Town Hall
Meeting. Sinclair has been busy this morning passing out info sheets
and talking to people near the Schwartz Center.

To those unaware of who Larry Sinclair is, Sinclair alleges that he
and Barack Obama had several drug and sex encounters on November 6, 7,
1999. The first encounter was in a limousine. Larry Sinclair came out
with a YouTube video in January 2008 after multiple unsuccessful attempts
in 2007 to contact the Obama Camp. Larry Sinclair has received incessant
personal attacks, death threats and incarceration in Delaware,
orchestrated by Joe Biden’s son, the Attorney General of Delaware.

Larry Sinclair also alleges that he was contacted by Donald Young, the
gay choir director at TUCC, Obama’s former church, shortly before
Young was murdered in December 2007. Larry Sinclair provided information
to the Chicago Police.

The Citizen Wells blog has covered the Larry Sinclair story more than
any other source. I met with Sinclair yesterday. We can corroborate
much of Larry Sinclair’s story. After covering the Larry Sinclair
story all year, I can say without hesitation that Larry Sinclair has
much credibiliy. Barack Obama has no credibility.

For the first time publicly, Citizen Wells can make this statement:

Larry Sinclair could not have made up his story of the encounter with
Obama in November 1999. Why? Sinclair could not have had the details
of Obama’s whereabouts when he first mentioned his story. Obama’s
speaking engagement at NW Law School was not widely know until a few
months ago. I checked the internet archives and the law school
appearance did not show up. Barack Obama was at least in Chicago by
at least the morning of November 8, 1999.

Another point I would like to make is this. When I first began
investigating Sinclair’s allegations in January 2008, they appeared
preposterous. I first checked the official Ilinois Senate records.
Obama was not present for the November 4, 1999 session. One thing led
to another, with all the attempts to silence Sinclair making his case
stronger. Now with all the knowledge of Obama, his past and his associations, Larry Sinclair’s drug encounter fits nicely in the
puzzle picture that reveals the real Obama.

I just spoke to Sinclair. A young person took Sinclair’s sign as he
was walking in, even though others held signs that said “NoBama”.
Larry Sinclair is inside the Town Hall Meeting and will attempt to
ask a question.

Stay tuned.

Read more from Larry Sinclair here:

http://larrysinclair-0926.blogspot.com

John McCain, Wilmington NC, Town Hall Meeting, Monday, October 13, 2008, Cape Fear Community College, Schwartz Center, Republican Party, Wilmington Victory Office, Citizen Wells Urgent need for tickets

I called the Wilmington Victory Office in Wilmington, NC today attempting to get tickets to the John McCain Town Hall Meeting to be held at the Schwartz Center on the campus of Cape Fear Community College on Monday, October 13, 2008. The tickets were being handed out and could not be obtained over the phone. I left my name, phone number and blog site with the nice lady that answered the phone. Hopefully someone with the Republican Party will respond.

Anyone with the Republican Party in Wilmington NC, with John McCain or anyone who can spare tickets, please contact me by commenting on this blog.

I need 1-3 tickets to the John McCain Town Hall Meeting.

My message to John Mccain:

Mr. McCain, I have a lot of respect for you. However, your sense of decency is getting in the way of protecting the American public.

When John McCain or anyone else reveals negative aspects about Obama, his past and associations, they are not being negative. Obama’s life is full of many negative aspects. Don’t shoot the messenger. The Obama camp continues to shoot messengers, including this blog, for merely reporting facts about Obama. 

Mr. McCain, look out for the American public.

Citizen Wells

Acorn, Patrick Fitzgerald, Obama, FBI investigation, RICO violations, 228 million, Undocumented campaign contributions, McCain campaign, FEC complaint, Clinton campaign complaints, Obama fraud

Patrick Fitzgerald

You remember Patrick Fitzgerald, the federal prosecutor in the Tony Rezko investigation and trial of corruption in Chicago and Illinois. The same Fitzgerald that has indicted Stuart Levine, Dr. Robert Weinstein and is now involved in getting Tony Rezko to talk. The same Patrick Fitzgerald that is scrutinizing Governor Rod Blagojevich for possible indictment. What do all of these people have in common? Barack Obama.

The Hillbuzz blog has another connection between Patrick Fitzgerald and Obama. Here is an exerpt from an article dated October 9, 2008:

“Today, it was announced that ACORN is being investigated in 10 states.

That’s one Hell of a coincidence.

We asked why Fitzgerald would be involved in this, because he’s the prosecutor on the Tony Rezko case and we aren’t aware of ACORN being investigated in Illinois.

We were told that ACORN was investigated in Illinois years ago, and it was a Fitzgerald case then. This means ACORN’s activities today, involving a conspiracy to commit multi-state voter fraud on SoetorObama’s behalf, are an extension of that previous ACORN case.

Our source in federal courts said, “Any crime that involves more than two people and is carried out across state lines qualifies as a corrupt organization. The fact that those “Goodwill” donations were made in Texas and received at Obama headquarters in Chicago or Washington means it qualifies for RICO.”

The “Goodwill donations” referred to above are the $228 million in undocumented, unverified campaign contributions the SoetorObama camp has received — which the McCain campaigned filed a complaint to the FEC on this past Monday.

We’ve also heard that the Clinton campaign filed complaints to the FBI and other federal agencies over SoetorObama’s fraud in the Iowa, Texas and other caucuses: voter intimidation, registration fraud, and other illegal activities.”

Read more of this compelling article here:

http://hillbuzz.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/great-merciful-zeus-tomorrow-could-be-the-start-of-fitzmas-rumor-in-chicago-is-patrick-fitzgerald-is-investigating-acorn-and-soetorobama-campaign-for-rico-violations/

If you are disgusted by the fraud of the Obama camp, visit:

http://obamaimpeachment.org

Larry Sinclair, Nashville TN, October 7, 2008, McCain Obama Debate, Town Hall Meeting, Election Discussion Panel, Vanderbilt University, First Amendment Center, Chris Matthews, Matthews calls Palin dumb

Larry Sinclair was in Nashville TN on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 to share
his story of a drug and sex encounter with Barack Obama in November 1999. Sinclair also shared his encounter with Donald Young, the gay choir
director of TUCC, that was murdered in December 2007. Larry Sinclair is
also informing the public of the Philip J Berg lawsuit that states that
Obama is a citizen of Indonesia and ineligible to be president.

Larry Sinclair passed out many information materials and also attended
the Election Discussion Panel held at the First Amendment Center of
Vanderbilt University. Chris “tingle up my leg” Matthews was there and
according to Sinclair, the idiot Matthews called Sarah Palin “dumb”.
Here are some articles from Larry Sinclair about his experiences in
Nashville:

The First Amendment Center

This morning I attended an Election Discussion at Vanderbilt University’s First Amendment Center, moderated by Former Congressman Ford and the panel including Chris Matthews and more from MSNBC and Politico…..

I am in the process of uploading a statement by the Director of the 1St Amendment Center.”

LOOK AT HOW CHRIS MATTHEWS REACTS TO MY ENTERING THE ROOM

I am printing up flyer’s at Kinko’s while trying to upload this video. I have made contact with local Television News here as well. It has been raining all day.

Printing of flyer’s has cost more than we can afford. But it had to be done. I want to thank two local sound studios for converting video files for me today as well.

video

Below video is an audio statement by the Director of the First Amendment Center making it clear there was never any question about my being allowed to attend.”

video

CHRIS MATTHEWS & OTHER BIASED MEDIA CALL PALIN DUMB At 1st AMENDMENT CENTER

The following is audio from the Election Discussion Panel held at the 1st Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University yesterday. Chris Matthews calls Gov. Palin “Dumb” as do other media. The media represented on the panel included The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, MSNBC, NBC and Politico.

video

As for the person commenting that my statement that “Colorado is no longer an issue is a big fat lie….” I reply, How does it feel not to know as much as you claim to? I tend to listen to the authorities from Colorado more than I do some Obama thug!”

INTERVIEW WITH OBAMA SUPPORTER

There are more videos to be uploaded once the file size has been compressed

video

I interviewed this Obama supporter and gave him and his group a set of flyer’s and DVD of the NPC press conference. I asked them to read the material and watch the DVD. He said they would watch it as soon as they got home.”

Read more from Larry Sinclair here:

McCain Obama Town Hall Meeting, Nashville TN, October 7, 2008, Breaking news, Jerome Corsi deported from Kenya, Philip J Berg, Obama and Berg motions, Larry Sinclair in Nashville, Tony Rezko talking, Acorn Voter Fraud Raid

John McCain and Barack Obama are holding a Town Hall Meeting at
Belmont University in Nashville TN, Tuesday, October 7, 2008, as part
of the presidential debates. The intensity of the campaigns is heating up and just yesterday McCain referred to Obama as a liar. Will there be
any surprises tonight?

Consider the following breaking news stories today:

  • Jerome Corsi, was detained by the Kenyan government and deported today. He was there for further investigations into Obama’s connections to Raila Odinga and Kenya.
  • Both Philip J Berg and Obama filed motions yesterday in the lawsuit that states that Obama is a citizen of Indonesia and is ineligible to be
    president.
  • The Chicago Tribune today reported that federal prosecutors have filed a motion requesting an indefinite delay in sentencing Tony Rezko. This is clearly a move to allow him to talk.
  • Larry Sinclair is in Nashville. Sinclair is in town to share his story
    of a drug and sex encounter with Obama in November 1999. Sinclair will also share his contact with Donald Young, the TUCC choir director, shortly before he was murdered in December 2007 and also to inform the public about the Philip J Berg lawsuit.
  • ACORN Vegas Office Raided in Voter Fraud Investigation

So, will any of this breaking news make it to the Town Hall meeting?

Read more about Larry Sinclair:

http://larrysinclair-0926.blogspot.com

Help Philip J Berg  enforce the constitution:

http://obamacrimes

View and sign the Petition to Impeach, expel Senator Obama

http://obamaimpeachment.org

Larry Sinclair, Nashville TN, McCain, Obama, Town Hall Meeting, Vanderbilt University, First Amendment Center, October 7, 2008

Larry Sinclair is in Nashville TN for the McCain Obama Town Hall Meeting, “The 2008 Presidential Election: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed”  forum at Vanderbilt University and to tell his story about a drug and sex encounter with Obama in November 1999. Sinclair will also share his knowledge of Donald Young, the gay TUCC choir leader, and also to inform the public about the Philip J Berg lawsuit.

Larry Sinclair’s message this morning:

“Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Good Morning Nashville Day 2

Good Morning. Today will be spent getting the truth out about Barack Obama in a respectful and dignified manner. After all, we are nothing like the Obama supporters/surrogates who engage in lies, threats, harassment and misrepresentations.

I can be contacted today at 612-466-1043 and will be in the Downtown area as well as at Belmont University.

After today’s events in Nashville, I will be leaving for Florida this evening.”

Despite attempts by Obamanots to block him, Larry Sinclair attended the  “The 2008 Presidential Election: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed” forum at Vanderbilt University. This is taken from the Vandebilt website:
“Vanderbilt and First Amendment Center to host presidential election panel
John Seigenthaler and Harold Ford Jr. to lead discussion by national experts”
Harold Ford Jr.
Political scholars, journalists and pundits will offer their informed perspective on where the 2008 presidential election is headed during an Oct. 7 forum for students that is sponsored by Vanderbilt University and the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt.
“The 2008 Presidential Election: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed” will be led by John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt, and Harold Ford Jr., a visiting professor of political science at Vanderbilt and former congressman. The discussion will be from 10 a.m. to noon.
“We are delighted to offer our students this rare opportunity to hear the views of leading national political experts who have been tracking Barack Obama and John McCain throughout this turbulent campaign,” said Ford, who is a political analyst on MSNBC for NBC News. The former congressman is helping teach a popular Vanderbilt course on the 2008 presidential and congressional elections.
    Among the panelists scheduled to participate:
    Mike Allen, chief political correspondent for Politico, who previously covered national politics for Time and The Washington Post.
    John Geer, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt and an expert on campaigns, public opinion and negative ads. Geer wrote In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns, 1960-2004.
    Howard Fineman, Newsweek’s senior Washington correspondent and columnist, senior editor and deputy Washington bureau chief. He is also an NBC News analyst.
    Anne Kornblut, writer for The Washington Post. She has been a guest on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews.
    Joe Klein, senior writer and columnist for Time and author of best-selling political novel Primary Colors.  
     Mark Halperin, senior political analyst and editor-at-large for Time. He is also a political analyst for ABC News.
    John Harwood, chief Washington correspondent and columnist, senior editor and deputy Washington bureau chief. He is also an NBC analyst.
    Chris Matthews, host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on MSNBC. 
    Seigenthaler, who is chairman emeritus of The Tennessean, will serve as moderator for the forum. Seating is limited, and students will be given preference.”
  
For more news about Vanderbilt’s election experts:
 www.vanderbilt.edu/news/election.
Read more from Larry Sinclair and contribute to his tour:
http://larrysinclair-0926.blogspot.com